Best Weekend Hikes for Sporty Gals

A quick trip on the light rail gets you to this 30-mile trail forest-park in Northwest Portland's city limits. It's located within the largest wooded city park in the U.S., which means you'll find plenty of peace and quiet while you wind past a Japanese garden, traverse a creek, descend into an arboretum and peek through stately groves of redwoods and sequoias.

Tip: In-the-know hikers stop at nearby French bakery St. Honore on NW Thurman Street to refuel with yummy coffee and croissants.